Outstanding Students!: During the month of February, Isabella Jelsema and Dominic Robrahn were acknowledged Outstanding students in our classroom. Isabella for her positive attitude and perseverance, and Dominic for growing in his ability to look at the positive and use feedback as a gift! Thank you, Isabella and Dominic, for representing our classroom in such a positive way! 
Here’s what we’ve been studying in Fourth Grade!
Math: Unit 6: Fractions – We continue with our unit on Fractions. The class has really embraced and enjoyed learning about how to work with fractions, creating equations with a sum or product, as well as converting them from improper fractions to mixed fractions. It’s hard to believe that we will wrap this unit up soon! Thank you for encouraging your child with their take home practice. This additional opportunity to practice has provided a positive boost for all.
Writing: Literary Essays – We are wrapping up our unit and experience with essay writing. The class has a good grasp of the structure of an essay and how to incorporate evidence to support their thesis. We continue to develop our ability to edit and make corrections to our writing. I’m excited for them to produce their final piece soon!
Important Information and Reminders:
*Daylight Savings Time: Remember to turn your clocks forward this weekend.
*Report Cards: Will arrive home on Monday. Please keep a lookout in your child’s backpack.
*Parent Teacher Conferences: Take place Mon., March 11 and Wed. March 13. (A yellow slip with your requested day arrived home with your child on February 22/23.) I look forward to seeing you soon!
*Book Fair: Our class will visit on Tues., March 12 & and have an opportunity to purchase on Thurs., March 14 from 12-12:30pm. The Book Fair will also be open to families during parent teacher conferences.
*Spring Break: No School on Fri., Mar. 29 through Fri., April 5. School will resume on Mon., April 8.
*Homework: Reading: Read a minimum of 20 minutes every night. Remember to log the time and pages on your reading log and return it to school each day. Math: 1 page, twice a week.
I look forward to meeting with you all very soon!
: ) Mrs. Estefan